1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 313 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daimler Conquest | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Daimler | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Conquest | 2600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |